https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZcN4MAz9bs
Can you imagine the capital investment in boats and the annual cost of crewing and maintaining them? Consider the vast number of breathable chest waders, wading jackets and wading boots sold to shore anglers. As for the rods/reels, line and lures -????
As Tony Tolentino Chairman of the Marine Fisheries Commission said as long ago as 1999, “The impact of recreational fishing is astronomical and striped bass have by far the greatest economic value in the recreational sector, not the commercial sector. There’s no comparison” He added emphatically.
Can you imagine the capital investment in boats and the annual cost of crewing and maintaining them? Consider the vast number of breathable chest waders, wading jackets and wading boots sold to shore anglers. As for the rods/reels, line and lures -????
As Tony Tolentino Chairman of the Marine Fisheries Commission said as long ago as 1999, “The impact of recreational fishing is astronomical and striped bass have by far the greatest economic value in the recreational sector, not the commercial sector. There’s no comparison” He added emphatically.
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Note for all anglers fishing in the CFSA clubs.
At the Recorders meeting there were a number of important rule changes made for 2017.
This year provided the tri-annual opportunity for member clubs to propose weight changes for one day competition minimum sizes, one day specimen weights and the annual specimen weights. It is important to point out that CFSA one day minimum sizes are well above the mandatory minimum size limits set for commercial fishing ( e.g Dab of 15cm or a mullet of 20 cm ). Minimum sizes generally exist to provide an opportunity for juniors and lady members to record fish. Most senior competitions are very rarely won with fish fish less than 90% of the one day specimen weights. CFSA qualifying weights for seniors are 50% of the annual specimen weight.
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In addition, it has now been agreed that for competitions run under CFSA rules, anglers will now be able to use 3 rods and a total of 3 hooks. This will therefore enable general and competition fishing to be consistent and is one less rule making it easier for all anglers to understand. Anglers are however asked to apply common sense when fishing competitions and make room for other anglers if a mark is popular. These are meant to be social, friendly events with most people acting in a sporting way.
For many years, the CFSA has accepted calculated weights for shark, tope and smoothounds based upon a length to weight conversion. Last year, as a result of bass conservation measures, the CFSA also agreed to accept measured bass which are caught and released if a clear photo of the fish is provided against a tape measure. The length of the fish can be reported on the monthly club return with club recorders scrutinising photographs to ensure that the length can be accurately determined. This has worked well in 2016 with a number of anglers submitting photos and the accurate length of released bass. The weight of the fish has then been calculated from a consistently applied length to weight conversion.Anglers have commented that this conversion provides a reasonably accurate weight estimate normally within a few ounces of the weighed fish. Using the calculated length avoids any ambiguity with the accuracy of people's scales for instance, if the fish is covered in sand or gravel which has been observed in recent months. This is a major step forward in attempting to encompass the views of all anglers not all of whom want to retain fish for eating. With the current state of bass stocks this is widely agreed to be a positive step in the right direction and demonstrates that anglers are at the forefront of conserving bass.
As we have now seen catch and release work well for a number of species, and observed that it can work well at club level, as shown by Mounts Bay Angling Society, it has also been agreed to extend the catch and release policy to Bull Huss and ray species. Length to weight conversions are now available from Cefas and can be used to predict the weight of these species from their total length ( see note attached). CFSA anglers can also help to develop a Cornwall specific length to weight conversion by sending in the length of fish together with the weight of fish that are accurately weighed. As with bass, this approach will help to maximise the opportunity for protecting slow growing species especially those older, larger specimens. If an angler catches a record or is fishing in a competition, these species will however still be weighed in the normal way. For general fishing, it will give the angler more choice, whilst at the same time, helping to protect more of our popular fish species.
At the Recorders meeting there were a number of important rule changes made for 2017.
This year provided the tri-annual opportunity for member clubs to propose weight changes for one day competition minimum sizes, one day specimen weights and the annual specimen weights. It is important to point out that CFSA one day minimum sizes are well above the mandatory minimum size limits set for commercial fishing ( e.g Dab of 15cm or a mullet of 20 cm ). Minimum sizes generally exist to provide an opportunity for juniors and lady members to record fish. Most senior competitions are very rarely won with fish fish less than 90% of the one day specimen weights. CFSA qualifying weights for seniors are 50% of the annual specimen weight.
Show original message
In addition, it has now been agreed that for competitions run under CFSA rules, anglers will now be able to use 3 rods and a total of 3 hooks. This will therefore enable general and competition fishing to be consistent and is one less rule making it easier for all anglers to understand. Anglers are however asked to apply common sense when fishing competitions and make room for other anglers if a mark is popular. These are meant to be social, friendly events with most people acting in a sporting way.
For many years, the CFSA has accepted calculated weights for shark, tope and smoothounds based upon a length to weight conversion. Last year, as a result of bass conservation measures, the CFSA also agreed to accept measured bass which are caught and released if a clear photo of the fish is provided against a tape measure. The length of the fish can be reported on the monthly club return with club recorders scrutinising photographs to ensure that the length can be accurately determined. This has worked well in 2016 with a number of anglers submitting photos and the accurate length of released bass. The weight of the fish has then been calculated from a consistently applied length to weight conversion.Anglers have commented that this conversion provides a reasonably accurate weight estimate normally within a few ounces of the weighed fish. Using the calculated length avoids any ambiguity with the accuracy of people's scales for instance, if the fish is covered in sand or gravel which has been observed in recent months. This is a major step forward in attempting to encompass the views of all anglers not all of whom want to retain fish for eating. With the current state of bass stocks this is widely agreed to be a positive step in the right direction and demonstrates that anglers are at the forefront of conserving bass.
As we have now seen catch and release work well for a number of species, and observed that it can work well at club level, as shown by Mounts Bay Angling Society, it has also been agreed to extend the catch and release policy to Bull Huss and ray species. Length to weight conversions are now available from Cefas and can be used to predict the weight of these species from their total length ( see note attached). CFSA anglers can also help to develop a Cornwall specific length to weight conversion by sending in the length of fish together with the weight of fish that are accurately weighed. As with bass, this approach will help to maximise the opportunity for protecting slow growing species especially those older, larger specimens. If an angler catches a record or is fishing in a competition, these species will however still be weighed in the normal way. For general fishing, it will give the angler more choice, whilst at the same time, helping to protect more of our popular fish species.
Thanks to Matt Heleas, Alan Rule, Sean Haley, Pete Hersey and Liam Warder for sending in lots of photos. Alan's and Joe's were caught this week I'll let you all to do the detective work for the others.
Have put some on this page and some on 2016 Photos page.
Please keep the photos coming-they do not have to just be specimens in would be great to see some junior photos, scenery, wildlife and just ordinary angling pictures.
Have put some on this page and some on 2016 Photos page.
Please keep the photos coming-they do not have to just be specimens in would be great to see some junior photos, scenery, wildlife and just ordinary angling pictures.
CFSA Christmas Competition-thanks to Mark Coleman (St Columb) Mark Rodding (Padstow) and Nigel Rundle (Tintagel) for organising the competition and to Gwinear Angling for sponsoring the event and allowing the use of their premises.
Sort of good news I suppose!
EU Bass Measures: On 13 December the Council adopted the following measures for 2017:
Recreational anglers are asked to practise a catch and release fishery in the first half of the year and to limit their catches to one fish per day in the second half of 2017.
EU Bass Measures: On 13 December the Council adopted the following measures for 2017:
- no fishing for sea bass by commercial vessels targeting sea bass, except for long lines, pole and lines who will have a closure of two months in February and March 2017 and a maximum catch limit of 10 tonnes per year;
- a monthly limit of 250 kg for vessels deploying fixed gillnets and traps to cover unavoidable by-catches;
- a small by-catch allowance of 3% and a maximum of 400 kg is envisaged for demersal trawlers and seiners.
Recreational anglers are asked to practise a catch and release fishery in the first half of the year and to limit their catches to one fish per day in the second half of 2017.
Alan Rule of Camborne AA with a super shore caught pollack of 7-8-15
Liam Warder of EEC Ports with his Open County Record Spotted Ray of 7lbs 14oz
Cornwall IFCA Net Ban in Estuaries-some releatively good news from Truro Meeting
"So, the banning on mono gill nets in Cornish estuaries moved a step further this morning. Is it perfect? No. I certainly would have liked to see the new bylaw taken forward WITH different seaward boundaries for the Helford and Camel, zero opportunity for ebb nets (except in Fal under permit) and no opportunity for long lines.
However, it is unquestionably a hell of a step in the right direction.
Later in the meeting, the Chief Fisheries Officer reported on the RSA meeting held recently at Kingsley Village expressing her (and fellow officer’s) delight that the meeting had been so well attended and that more and more sea anglers were becoming engaged".
Malcolm Gilbert
"So, the banning on mono gill nets in Cornish estuaries moved a step further this morning. Is it perfect? No. I certainly would have liked to see the new bylaw taken forward WITH different seaward boundaries for the Helford and Camel, zero opportunity for ebb nets (except in Fal under permit) and no opportunity for long lines.
However, it is unquestionably a hell of a step in the right direction.
Later in the meeting, the Chief Fisheries Officer reported on the RSA meeting held recently at Kingsley Village expressing her (and fellow officer’s) delight that the meeting had been so well attended and that more and more sea anglers were becoming engaged".
Malcolm Gilbert
Xmas Shockleader just published
Shakespeare seatbox with backrest and accessories-super condition-in Penzance-see mountsbay.weebly.com for sale page
Shakespeare seatbox with backrest and accessories-super condition-in Penzance-see mountsbay.weebly.com for sale page
Have you signed the latest bass petition yet? 6,000 signatures so far-need to get to 10,000-ask your mates or even family to sign. YOUR COUNTY NEEDS YOU!
As you know proposals have been put forward to make bass a hook and line fish only. If you really want to get rid of gill nets you must help by putting pressure on the people who will make the decision. Below is a link to a petition and email help so that you can send emails to George Eustice, EU Ministers and your local MP.
Please spare some time to do this-if you don't help you will only have yourselves to blame if the proposals are watered down.
Please spare some time to do this-if you don't help you will only have yourselves to blame if the proposals are watered down.
Western Morning News Article
The battle between anglers and commercials over bass stocks-read below
The battle between anglers and commercials over bass stocks-read below
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Century Beach and carp rods -see for sale page
Hooray for Madeline Moon MP (Bridgend)
For info.-The Warsash mentioned in the article is a village on the Solent
For info.-The Warsash mentioned in the article is a village on the Solent
This could be good news
End of the line for damaging bass nets in sight
Angling organisations, who have been battling for a better deal for threatened bass stocks and for the introduction of sustainable forms of bass fishing, have today welcomed the announcement by the European Commission that should see the removal of damaging gillnets from the bass fishery in the North Sea, English Channel and North Atlantic.
If the proposals are adopted by the Council of Ministers at the forthcoming Fishing Opportunities meeting in December, commercial bass exploitation will be restricted to hook and line fishing only for ten months of the year in 2017, with a closure in February and March to protect spawning aggregations.
Recreational anglers will be allowed to retain ten fish a month during the ten month open season, as opposed to one fish a day for just six months as is currently the case.
Overall the Commission’s proposals to remove the nets from the bass fishery will make a significant reduction in commercial bass mortality, while the recreational take is likely to remain broadly similar. However, the introduction of the more flexible monthly bag limits for anglers – something the Angling Trust has been arguing for – will help to undo some of the damage done to the charter boat fleet which lost up to 20% of its revenue as a result of a downturn in anglers' bookings following the introduction of the zero and one fish bag limits for 2016.
End of the line for damaging bass nets in sight
Angling organisations, who have been battling for a better deal for threatened bass stocks and for the introduction of sustainable forms of bass fishing, have today welcomed the announcement by the European Commission that should see the removal of damaging gillnets from the bass fishery in the North Sea, English Channel and North Atlantic.
If the proposals are adopted by the Council of Ministers at the forthcoming Fishing Opportunities meeting in December, commercial bass exploitation will be restricted to hook and line fishing only for ten months of the year in 2017, with a closure in February and March to protect spawning aggregations.
Recreational anglers will be allowed to retain ten fish a month during the ten month open season, as opposed to one fish a day for just six months as is currently the case.
Overall the Commission’s proposals to remove the nets from the bass fishery will make a significant reduction in commercial bass mortality, while the recreational take is likely to remain broadly similar. However, the introduction of the more flexible monthly bag limits for anglers – something the Angling Trust has been arguing for – will help to undo some of the damage done to the charter boat fleet which lost up to 20% of its revenue as a result of a downturn in anglers' bookings following the introduction of the zero and one fish bag limits for 2016.
Two thresher sharks caught on Bluefin out of St Ives-biggest calculated at 209lbs-pic. down the page
Have you sent your email yet-if not please do but read the new info below first .
Sept. results just published -thanks Simon Toms
News of Tintagel's latest Open Bass Comp is further down the page
Have you sent your email yet-if not please do but read the new info below first .
Sept. results just published -thanks Simon Toms
News of Tintagel's latest Open Bass Comp is further down the page
Some more info on Netting Proposal-perhaps taking a little bit of the shine off the good news
1. Despite the proposal to ban most netting there is no ban on ebb nets. There is very little history of this in Cornwall and the nets are usually very narrow (only 6 feet) -BUT-Cornwall IFCA is proposing to allow nets up to 6metres wide and they can be used at any state of the tide, not just the ebb tide. A group of netsmen standing side by side could easily close off a complete channel and target mullet, flounders, bream etc.
Also the nets can be made of multifilament material which is more likely to damage fish.
2. The ban on fixed nets we all agree is good but the term used to be fixed engines. If the language is changed to fixed nets this means that longlines could be set. So for example commercials could target ray and huss in the Fal.
3.The netting ban areas do not cover all the existing bass nursery areas. This is especially true at the mouth of the Helford and Camel Rivers. Nets can be used in bass nursery areas to catch bream, mullet etc at any time of the year and bass at certain times -why not have a complete ban 12 months of the year or is this asking too much?
4. In Devon there is a 25 metre limit on sandeel seines but in Cornwall there would be no limit on length at all.
There are one or two other issues and if you would like more details please read Henry Gilbey's excellent piece - link below. It would be a great idea for anglers to ask IFCA about these issues in their emails.
If you have already sent an email thank you-but an extra one pointing out the extra issues would be great.
http://www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/your-help-is-needed-again-please-cornwall-ifca-netting-in-rivers-byelaw
1. Despite the proposal to ban most netting there is no ban on ebb nets. There is very little history of this in Cornwall and the nets are usually very narrow (only 6 feet) -BUT-Cornwall IFCA is proposing to allow nets up to 6metres wide and they can be used at any state of the tide, not just the ebb tide. A group of netsmen standing side by side could easily close off a complete channel and target mullet, flounders, bream etc.
Also the nets can be made of multifilament material which is more likely to damage fish.
2. The ban on fixed nets we all agree is good but the term used to be fixed engines. If the language is changed to fixed nets this means that longlines could be set. So for example commercials could target ray and huss in the Fal.
3.The netting ban areas do not cover all the existing bass nursery areas. This is especially true at the mouth of the Helford and Camel Rivers. Nets can be used in bass nursery areas to catch bream, mullet etc at any time of the year and bass at certain times -why not have a complete ban 12 months of the year or is this asking too much?
4. In Devon there is a 25 metre limit on sandeel seines but in Cornwall there would be no limit on length at all.
There are one or two other issues and if you would like more details please read Henry Gilbey's excellent piece - link below. It would be a great idea for anglers to ask IFCA about these issues in their emails.
If you have already sent an email thank you-but an extra one pointing out the extra issues would be great.
http://www.henry-gilbey.com/blog/your-help-is-needed-again-please-cornwall-ifca-netting-in-rivers-byelaw
What a superb turn out!
The meeting on Tuesday 18th October took place with a packed room of anglers from Cornwall and beyond.
Thank you to the IFCA Officers and IFCA Committee members who attended.
All the clubs and organisations represented are listed below.
While there is a very long way to go it is good that at last Recreational Sea Anglers are being given a voice in the management of our fisheries.
The best news so far is the proposal to ban the use of most nets in Rivers and Estuaries. This could make a huge difference to fish such as bass, bream, mullet and flounders.
Now everyone reading this must do one thing before October 28th. You must email IFCA and tell them how this proposal is a step in the right direction and how much you agree with it.
Please feel free to add other ways in which you feel Cornwall IFCA can help sea angling.
Below is the email to use and also the site to read about the proposals if you wish. If you can forward a copy to the MMO (email also below) even better but Cornwall IFCA have said they will forward emails received.
Please send that email
Or of course an old fashioned letter will be just as welcome. (address below)
Cornwall IFCA, Chi Gallos, Hayle Marine Renewables Park, North Quay, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DD
The meeting on Tuesday 18th October took place with a packed room of anglers from Cornwall and beyond.
Thank you to the IFCA Officers and IFCA Committee members who attended.
All the clubs and organisations represented are listed below.
While there is a very long way to go it is good that at last Recreational Sea Anglers are being given a voice in the management of our fisheries.
The best news so far is the proposal to ban the use of most nets in Rivers and Estuaries. This could make a huge difference to fish such as bass, bream, mullet and flounders.
Now everyone reading this must do one thing before October 28th. You must email IFCA and tell them how this proposal is a step in the right direction and how much you agree with it.
Please feel free to add other ways in which you feel Cornwall IFCA can help sea angling.
Below is the email to use and also the site to read about the proposals if you wish. If you can forward a copy to the MMO (email also below) even better but Cornwall IFCA have said they will forward emails received.
Please send that email
Or of course an old fashioned letter will be just as welcome. (address below)
Cornwall IFCA, Chi Gallos, Hayle Marine Renewables Park, North Quay, Hayle, Cornwall, TR27 4DD
[email protected]
[email protected]
http://www.cornwall-ifca.gov.uk/sept-2016-river-and-estuary-netting-byelaw#
[email protected]
http://www.cornwall-ifca.gov.uk/sept-2016-river-and-estuary-netting-byelaw#
Those represented at this meeting were:
Grenville SAC, Camborne SAC, Cubert SAC, Tintagel SAC, St Columb SAC,
Mounts Bay AS, Looe SAC, Raleigh SAC, Rod Benders SAC (Plymouth),
Padstow SAC, CFSA Personal Members Club, Redruth SAC, Falmouth Duchy.
South West Rivers Association, Newtown Angling (Praa Sands),
County Angler (Truro), Camborne Angling, Padstow Angling Centre,
Scott Mann MP (North Cornwall), Bass Go Deeper (Angling Guide)
Tintagel SAC held there open bass competition over the weekend of the 15th/16th October and it was extremely well supported with 84 anglers signing on.
10 fish were returned to the scales at the Wootons Hotel on Sunday evening and the overall winner of the competition was Gareth Marshall of Camborne Angling Club with a fish of 3.550kg (7lb 13ozs). Gareth collected the first prize of £300 cash and a pool of £48 together with the perpetual Tintagel SAC Bass Open Cup and an engraved hip flask as a keepsake of his achievement.
Second place went to Sean Johns of St Columb SAC with a fish of 3.224kg (7lb 1oz) who won a Anyfish Anywhere rod and a pool of £24. Third place went to Brendan Mcavoy of CAA with a fish of 2.863kg (6lb 5ozs) who won an Anyfish Anywhere rod and a pool of £8. Fourth place was won by Ed Schliffe of Padstow SAC who won an Anyfish Anywhere rod with a fish of 2.642kg (5lb 13ozs). Fifth place went to John Smith of Cubert SAC with a fish of 2.517kg (5lb 8ozs) who also won a Anyfish Anywhere rod. Ron Morris of Grenville SAC collected 6th place with a fish of 2.312kg (5lb 1oz) and 7th place was won by Alex Cole of St Columb SAC with a fish of 1.941kg. Eighth place was won by Tom Comber with a fish of 1.77kg.
The club would like to extend their thanks to all the anglers that participated. All of our sponsors, especially Sharps Brewery, the various sign on venues and staff and Ian and Felicity Young of the Wootons Hotel, Tintagel for their hospitality.
10 fish were returned to the scales at the Wootons Hotel on Sunday evening and the overall winner of the competition was Gareth Marshall of Camborne Angling Club with a fish of 3.550kg (7lb 13ozs). Gareth collected the first prize of £300 cash and a pool of £48 together with the perpetual Tintagel SAC Bass Open Cup and an engraved hip flask as a keepsake of his achievement.
Second place went to Sean Johns of St Columb SAC with a fish of 3.224kg (7lb 1oz) who won a Anyfish Anywhere rod and a pool of £24. Third place went to Brendan Mcavoy of CAA with a fish of 2.863kg (6lb 5ozs) who won an Anyfish Anywhere rod and a pool of £8. Fourth place was won by Ed Schliffe of Padstow SAC who won an Anyfish Anywhere rod with a fish of 2.642kg (5lb 13ozs). Fifth place went to John Smith of Cubert SAC with a fish of 2.517kg (5lb 8ozs) who also won a Anyfish Anywhere rod. Ron Morris of Grenville SAC collected 6th place with a fish of 2.312kg (5lb 1oz) and 7th place was won by Alex Cole of St Columb SAC with a fish of 1.941kg. Eighth place was won by Tom Comber with a fish of 1.77kg.
The club would like to extend their thanks to all the anglers that participated. All of our sponsors, especially Sharps Brewery, the various sign on venues and staff and Ian and Felicity Young of the Wootons Hotel, Tintagel for their hospitality.
Shane Rundle-winner of the St Columb Bass Comp. with a fine fish of exactly 9lbs
Here's something to make your blood boil-(Porthkerris)
Anyone got any idea of who the brainless people were-let us know if you do
Anyone got any idea of who the brainless people were-let us know if you do
Tintagel Bass Comp. poster below -October 15th/16th
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Below are the results of the Ladies and Junior August Festival.
Congratulations to all the winners and runners up. Great to see so many youngsters fishing.
If you have any photos we will happily put them on the CFSA site.
Rest of August results on Recorder's Page-thanks to Simon Toms.
Congratulations to all the winners and runners up. Great to see so many youngsters fishing.
If you have any photos we will happily put them on the CFSA site.
Rest of August results on Recorder's Page-thanks to Simon Toms.
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Tintagel Open Result and CFSA Fish of the Month Final
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General Meeting Friday 30th September 7.30pm at St Dennis Working Men's Club
Before the meeting starts the awards event for the Junior Boat and Shore Festivals will take place.
Contact Ralph Elcox if you need to know more.
Before the meeting starts the awards event for the Junior Boat and Shore Festivals will take place.
Contact Ralph Elcox if you need to know more.
Burt McCabe St Columb Sea Angling Club shore caught bass 9.8.8
St Columb Bass Oct 1st/2nd Poster on Open Comps Page
Important: If you want to save the bass please take the time to read this and send an email
With Brexit delayed until 2019, the normal EU process for
setting fishing opportunities will continue to be critical
for Sea Bass for at least the next two years, so it is
vitally important that we influence this as much as we can.
The EU Commission is consulting until 1 September on the way
in which levels of fishing effort for 2017 should be set
under the Common Fisheries Policy and has specifically
invited feedback from individual stakeholders.
Replying to this consultation, by sending an email, will get
your voice heard by the decision-makers and play an
important part in saving the Sea Bass stock and supporting
sustainable Sea Bass fishing. We suggest you copy your
email to the EU Fishery Ministers too, for maximum impact.
Don’t forget that your family and friends can send emails
too.
To send an email, please cut and paste the following email
address into the “To” line of your email:
[email protected]
With Brexit delayed until 2019, the normal EU process for
setting fishing opportunities will continue to be critical
for Sea Bass for at least the next two years, so it is
vitally important that we influence this as much as we can.
The EU Commission is consulting until 1 September on the way
in which levels of fishing effort for 2017 should be set
under the Common Fisheries Policy and has specifically
invited feedback from individual stakeholders.
Replying to this consultation, by sending an email, will get
your voice heard by the decision-makers and play an
important part in saving the Sea Bass stock and supporting
sustainable Sea Bass fishing. We suggest you copy your
email to the EU Fishery Ministers too, for maximum impact.
Don’t forget that your family and friends can send emails
too.
To send an email, please cut and paste the following email
address into the “To” line of your email:
[email protected]
Dear Fisheries Managers, Fish Sea Bass Sustainably
The scientists are telling us that the Sea Bass stock is at
a critically low level and that there is a high probability
that the stock’s ability to regenerate itself will be
impaired, due to insufficient egg production. The risk
now is that, even if fishing is much reduced, the stock may
fail to recover as expected and remain depleted for extended
periods.
The Sea Bass stock belongs to every one of us and to future
generations. But Fishery Ministers and Fishery
Managers are still allowing commercial fishermen to destroy
the stock using unsustainable fishing methods and fishing at
unsustainable levels.
Please restrict the fishery to sustainable levels and
sustainable methods only: recreational angling and carefully
controlled commercial Rod & Line fishing only (no long
lines please).
The Common Fisheries Policy is clear: “Access to a fishery
should be based on transparent and objective criteria
including those of an environmental, social and economic
nature. Member States should promote responsible fishing by
providing incentives to those operators who fish in the
least environmentally damaging way and who provide the
greatest benefits for society.’
To date this legal principle has not been followed and this
needs to change urgently. The Members States and the
EU Commission have a shared responsibility to deliver this
requirement.
Yours faithfully,
[Insert Your Name]
The scientists are telling us that the Sea Bass stock is at
a critically low level and that there is a high probability
that the stock’s ability to regenerate itself will be
impaired, due to insufficient egg production. The risk
now is that, even if fishing is much reduced, the stock may
fail to recover as expected and remain depleted for extended
periods.
The Sea Bass stock belongs to every one of us and to future
generations. But Fishery Ministers and Fishery
Managers are still allowing commercial fishermen to destroy
the stock using unsustainable fishing methods and fishing at
unsustainable levels.
Please restrict the fishery to sustainable levels and
sustainable methods only: recreational angling and carefully
controlled commercial Rod & Line fishing only (no long
lines please).
The Common Fisheries Policy is clear: “Access to a fishery
should be based on transparent and objective criteria
including those of an environmental, social and economic
nature. Member States should promote responsible fishing by
providing incentives to those operators who fish in the
least environmentally damaging way and who provide the
greatest benefits for society.’
To date this legal principle has not been followed and this
needs to change urgently. The Members States and the
EU Commission have a shared responsibility to deliver this
requirement.
Yours faithfully,
[Insert Your Name]
The info below might be of special interest to anglers in East Cornwall
Dear Stakeholders,
Devon and Severn IFCA are holding a number of events to publicise the proposed Netting Permit Byelaw. Please join Officers at the promotion trailer that will be at the following venues between 1600hrs and 2000hrs. This is your opportunity to ask questions and find out more information. Large charts showing estuaries and coastal areas will be on display as well as the byelaw and permit conditions. Copies will be available for you to take away. Please advertise this as widely as possible within the fishing community.
Churchfields car park, Appledore, EX39 1RL 15th August 2016
Cove car park, The Cove, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EN 16th August 2016
Fish Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0LH 17th August 2016
Imperial Road Recreational Ground, Exmouth, EX8 1DB 18th August 2016
The Den, Den Crescent, Teignmouth, TQ14 8AA 19th August 2016
Quay West car park, Quay West, Minehead, TA24 5UP 22nd August 2016
Entrance to Sailing Club, The Promenade, Clevedon, BS21 7QU 23rd August 2016
Manor Road car park, Sidmouth, EX10 8RR 24th August 2016
Car park, Creek boat park, Gould Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8DU 25th August 2016
Freshwater Quarry car park, Blackball Lane, Brixham, TQ5 8BA 26th August 2016
The byelaw, permit conditions and charts can be viewed in advance on our website:www.devonandsevernifca.gov.uk/public-consultation-
Regards, Mat Mander
Deputy Chief Officer (Enforcement)
Dear Stakeholders,
Devon and Severn IFCA are holding a number of events to publicise the proposed Netting Permit Byelaw. Please join Officers at the promotion trailer that will be at the following venues between 1600hrs and 2000hrs. This is your opportunity to ask questions and find out more information. Large charts showing estuaries and coastal areas will be on display as well as the byelaw and permit conditions. Copies will be available for you to take away. Please advertise this as widely as possible within the fishing community.
Churchfields car park, Appledore, EX39 1RL 15th August 2016
Cove car park, The Cove, Ilfracombe, EX34 9EN 16th August 2016
Fish Quay, Sutton Harbour, Plymouth, PL4 0LH 17th August 2016
Imperial Road Recreational Ground, Exmouth, EX8 1DB 18th August 2016
The Den, Den Crescent, Teignmouth, TQ14 8AA 19th August 2016
Quay West car park, Quay West, Minehead, TA24 5UP 22nd August 2016
Entrance to Sailing Club, The Promenade, Clevedon, BS21 7QU 23rd August 2016
Manor Road car park, Sidmouth, EX10 8RR 24th August 2016
Car park, Creek boat park, Gould Road, Salcombe, TQ8 8DU 25th August 2016
Freshwater Quarry car park, Blackball Lane, Brixham, TQ5 8BA 26th August 2016
The byelaw, permit conditions and charts can be viewed in advance on our website:www.devonandsevernifca.gov.uk/public-consultation-
Regards, Mat Mander
Deputy Chief Officer (Enforcement)
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June Shockleader just published
Shore and boat results just updated-thanks to Simon Toms. There's a lot of them-hours of happy reading!
The updates have now been updated!
Thanks to Brian Collick for sending this in-article includes comments from Malcolm Gilbert
Shore and boat results just updated-thanks to Simon Toms. There's a lot of them-hours of happy reading!
The updates have now been updated!
Thanks to Brian Collick for sending this in-article includes comments from Malcolm Gilbert
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Some excellent tackle for sale on Mounts Bay website. Century Rods, Daiwa & Penn Reels and Ian Golds Beach Shelter
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Angling Groups tell Ministers to Ban Bass Netting or Risk a Total Stock Collapse
The latest report from fisheries scientists has revealed that stocks of seabass around the UK and North European coast are now below the critical level at which recovery can be guaranteed.
Advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) for 2017 says: "ICES advises that when the precautionary approach is applied, there should be zero catch (commercial and recreational) in 2017."
The latest report from fisheries scientists has revealed that stocks of seabass around the UK and North European coast are now below the critical level at which recovery can be guaranteed.
Advice from the International Council for the Exploration of the Seas (ICES) for 2017 says: "ICES advises that when the precautionary approach is applied, there should be zero catch (commercial and recreational) in 2017."
Have a look at link below-all about the Helford Bass Nursery
http://helfordmarineconservation.co.uk/bass-a-valuable-resource/
http://helfordmarineconservation.co.uk/bass-a-valuable-resource/
Latest on the issue below:
I (Malcolm Gilbert) have managed to speak to Keith Rossiter this morning and he takes full responsibility for the error. I have stressed that the message the RSA Community wish to send out is that RECREATIONAL ANGLERS TOTALLY SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BAN OF NETTING AS PER THE IFCA PROPOSAL.
He assures me a correction will be published and has undertaken to call me in the future if a fishing issue that relates in any way to anglers/angling becomes newsworthy.
There is a news article in Western Morning News Thursday 23rd June, written by the same journalist, putting the anglers point of view with quotes from Malcolm
I (Malcolm Gilbert) have managed to speak to Keith Rossiter this morning and he takes full responsibility for the error. I have stressed that the message the RSA Community wish to send out is that RECREATIONAL ANGLERS TOTALLY SUPPORT THE PROPOSED BAN OF NETTING AS PER THE IFCA PROPOSAL.
He assures me a correction will be published and has undertaken to call me in the future if a fishing issue that relates in any way to anglers/angling becomes newsworthy.
There is a news article in Western Morning News Thursday 23rd June, written by the same journalist, putting the anglers point of view with quotes from Malcolm
All recreational sea anglers,
I (Malcolm Gilbert) have received an email from Leon Roskilly allerting anglers to an article in the Plymouth Herald about commercial netsmen objecting to possible closure of netting in the Torridge estuary. It's the all too familiar story of commercial fishermen criticising the scientific advice about bass stocks. They say that bass stocks are fine. They oppose proposed bylaw to end netting in the estuary. Read the full story at:
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/fishermen-challenge-ban-on-sea-bass-netting/story-29422900-detail/story.html?utm_content=buffer6b432&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
BUT, before you do, be prepared for a surprise. There is a photo of the demonstration by recreational anglers that took place in Camborne on Saturday April 9th and the clear implication is that anglers support the netsmen!!!
Needless to say, Malcolm will be getting in touch with the paper to put them straight on anglers views. More to follow.
I (Malcolm Gilbert) have received an email from Leon Roskilly allerting anglers to an article in the Plymouth Herald about commercial netsmen objecting to possible closure of netting in the Torridge estuary. It's the all too familiar story of commercial fishermen criticising the scientific advice about bass stocks. They say that bass stocks are fine. They oppose proposed bylaw to end netting in the estuary. Read the full story at:
http://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/fishermen-challenge-ban-on-sea-bass-netting/story-29422900-detail/story.html?utm_content=buffer6b432&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer
BUT, before you do, be prepared for a surprise. There is a photo of the demonstration by recreational anglers that took place in Camborne on Saturday April 9th and the clear implication is that anglers support the netsmen!!!
Needless to say, Malcolm will be getting in touch with the paper to put them straight on anglers views. More to follow.
Matt Healeas with a new St Columb Club record spotted ray of 6.3.11
He also had a thornback Ray of 8.10.6 on the same session.
He also had a thornback Ray of 8.10.6 on the same session.
Take a look at the business directory-new CFSA Sponsor just added. Please support these businesses.
May Shockleader just published
Southampton University Sea Bass Survey-angler's responses needed
Hi all,
I was wondering if you’d be able to help. I’m currently conducting a survey with the University of Southampton as part of a postgraduate research project, with the aim of determining the response of sea anglers to the newly implemented seabass regulations. As part of our data collection, we’re hoping that anglers will take part in a quick 5 minute online survey to tell us how they feel about the new regulations, but also if/how they will change their behaviour because of the regulations. I was wondering if you’d be able to help us by circulating the survey to CFSA members, or by putting us in contact with fishermen with the hope that they may complete and promote the survey themselves?
The link to the online survey is here:
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/seabass2016
You can also find us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/seabass2016
Any help is greatly appreciated, and will really help us understand how anglers will react to the new regulations which in turn can affect both the fish stocks and the people who rely on the angling business supported by bass. I work in the angling trade myself and know how busy things can be, so I’m grateful for your time.
Kind regards,
Alex Maydew.
President, University of Southampton Angling Society.
Southampton University Sea Bass Survey-angler's responses needed
Hi all,
I was wondering if you’d be able to help. I’m currently conducting a survey with the University of Southampton as part of a postgraduate research project, with the aim of determining the response of sea anglers to the newly implemented seabass regulations. As part of our data collection, we’re hoping that anglers will take part in a quick 5 minute online survey to tell us how they feel about the new regulations, but also if/how they will change their behaviour because of the regulations. I was wondering if you’d be able to help us by circulating the survey to CFSA members, or by putting us in contact with fishermen with the hope that they may complete and promote the survey themselves?
The link to the online survey is here:
www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/seabass2016
You can also find us on Facebook at:
www.facebook.com/seabass2016
Any help is greatly appreciated, and will really help us understand how anglers will react to the new regulations which in turn can affect both the fish stocks and the people who rely on the angling business supported by bass. I work in the angling trade myself and know how busy things can be, so I’m grateful for your time.
Kind regards,
Alex Maydew.
President, University of Southampton Angling Society.
Messages from Malcolm Gilbert 11/6/16
The paperwork for the Cornwall IFCA meeting on Friday 17th has been published on their website.
Go to the Cornwall IFCA website and click meetings under ‘Committees’. Select 2016 and click 17th June. Select ‘Agenda Reports Pack’ and then click ‘Public Reports Pack’ and scroll to Agenda item 14 [pages 80 to 95].
I have only glanced at it myself but would welcome any comments/observations. Unfortunately, my computer in respect of receiving emails is currently giving me grief so any comments should be addressed to [email protected] Malcolm Gilbert
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY TO DEREK GOODWIN.
Derek Goodwin of Perranporth who many sea anglers will associate with years of research into the strengths of each year class of bass, recently attained his 90th birthday. The CFSA showed its appreciation of Derek’s work with an award of a glass trophy.
The paperwork for the Cornwall IFCA meeting on Friday 17th has been published on their website.
Go to the Cornwall IFCA website and click meetings under ‘Committees’. Select 2016 and click 17th June. Select ‘Agenda Reports Pack’ and then click ‘Public Reports Pack’ and scroll to Agenda item 14 [pages 80 to 95].
I have only glanced at it myself but would welcome any comments/observations. Unfortunately, my computer in respect of receiving emails is currently giving me grief so any comments should be addressed to [email protected] Malcolm Gilbert
HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY TO DEREK GOODWIN.
Derek Goodwin of Perranporth who many sea anglers will associate with years of research into the strengths of each year class of bass, recently attained his 90th birthday. The CFSA showed its appreciation of Derek’s work with an award of a glass trophy.
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Latest Shore results published-thanks to Simon Toms
If you would like to help Jen Lewis with her gilthead research have a look at the files below
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March shore results just published on Fish Recorder's page
Also on Recorder's page see the latest measures introduced by CFSA for entering bass for awards.
Fancy your own Orkney boat-see for sale page
Also on Recorder's page see the latest measures introduced by CFSA for entering bass for awards.
Fancy your own Orkney boat-see for sale page
A selection of photos taken at the CFSA Easter Competition prizegiving held at Gwinear Angling's new tackle shop
1st Andrew Richards Camborne lsd 3-0-7 116% £200 cash prize
2nd Joe Gould Truro Rockling 1-14-3 112%
3rd Dave Hamill Camborne lsd 2-10-4 100%
Other prizes won by Ron Morris, Ryan Gendall, Liam Warden, Shane Hawken, Ros Hawken.
61 entries Thanks again to Gwinear Angling for their generous sponsorship
2nd Joe Gould Truro Rockling 1-14-3 112%
3rd Dave Hamill Camborne lsd 2-10-4 100%
Other prizes won by Ron Morris, Ryan Gendall, Liam Warden, Shane Hawken, Ros Hawken.
61 entries Thanks again to Gwinear Angling for their generous sponsorship
Remember this? Prime Minister’s Cabinet Office Strategy Office
‘Net Benefits’ report published March 2004. 9.6.3 Developing the recreational sea fishing sector
Summary: The recreational fishing sector is a potentially high contributor to local economies in coastal areas.
Fisheries management policy should recognise that sea angling may, in some circumstances, provide a better return on the use of some resources than commercial exploitation. The quality of the sea angling experience is reported to have diminished in line with the decline in local fish stocks, resulting in lower UK trip rates by serious anglers and an increase in angling trips overseas.
In some circumstances the economic and social benefits of sea angling for specific species may provide a greater contribution to society than if they are commercially caught. This is the case in parts of many other fishing nations such as New Zealand , Australia and the USA , where recreational sea angling has been aggressively promoted.
Recommendation 15: Fisheries departments should reform inshore fisheries management and give a focus on developing the sector, including explicit management of recreational sea angling interests.
i) Fisheries departments should review the evidence supporting arguments for re-designating commercially caught species for wholly recreational sea angling, beginning with bass by end of 2004.
Move the clock forwards 12 years. Who, after reading this, would have predicted that by the beginning of 2016, bass would be re-designated a wholly commercial species?
‘Net Benefits’ report published March 2004. 9.6.3 Developing the recreational sea fishing sector
Summary: The recreational fishing sector is a potentially high contributor to local economies in coastal areas.
Fisheries management policy should recognise that sea angling may, in some circumstances, provide a better return on the use of some resources than commercial exploitation. The quality of the sea angling experience is reported to have diminished in line with the decline in local fish stocks, resulting in lower UK trip rates by serious anglers and an increase in angling trips overseas.
In some circumstances the economic and social benefits of sea angling for specific species may provide a greater contribution to society than if they are commercially caught. This is the case in parts of many other fishing nations such as New Zealand , Australia and the USA , where recreational sea angling has been aggressively promoted.
Recommendation 15: Fisheries departments should reform inshore fisheries management and give a focus on developing the sector, including explicit management of recreational sea angling interests.
i) Fisheries departments should review the evidence supporting arguments for re-designating commercially caught species for wholly recreational sea angling, beginning with bass by end of 2004.
Move the clock forwards 12 years. Who, after reading this, would have predicted that by the beginning of 2016, bass would be re-designated a wholly commercial species?
For those of you who could not be there below is a copy of the address made by Malcolm Gilbert before the start of the demo at Camborne on April 9th.
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CFSA Knockout draw. Camborne A v Raleigh SAC Camborne B v Mevagissey SAC to be fished by 13th June
Carnhell Green and ECC Ports receive byes.
Carnhell Green and ECC Ports receive byes.
George Eustice wasn't there to meet anglers face to face:
The West Cornwall MP did however put out a statement on his Facebook page. Sadly his words only further demonstrated he really doesn’t get what we are saying still! His statement indicated he believed we were marching as we wanted to catch more bass this year: not because the restrictions he had agreed to were unfair to anglers AND insufficient to halt the stock decline. Given the numerous letters so many of us have written I find this misunderstanding hard to understand. Either the Minister just doesn’t listen or he really is a fool. (ukbass report)
The West Cornwall MP did however put out a statement on his Facebook page. Sadly his words only further demonstrated he really doesn’t get what we are saying still! His statement indicated he believed we were marching as we wanted to catch more bass this year: not because the restrictions he had agreed to were unfair to anglers AND insufficient to halt the stock decline. Given the numerous letters so many of us have written I find this misunderstanding hard to understand. Either the Minister just doesn’t listen or he really is a fool. (ukbass report)
What a brilliant turnout for the angler's bass demonstration at Camborne on April 9th.
The crowd included many anglers who had travelled from outside Cornwall.
People attending came from North Wales, South Wales, Swansea , Bristol, Southend on Sea,
Honiton, Exeter, Plymouth.
There were also retired commercial fishermen, charter boat skippers, and angling guides, Cornwall Councillors, and members from Cornwall IFCA present
When is angling going to be recognised for the huge economic benefits it can generate?
Make all bass line caught-get rid of monofilament nets completely.
A really big thankyou to Malcolm Gilbert for all his work.
The crowd included many anglers who had travelled from outside Cornwall.
People attending came from North Wales, South Wales, Swansea , Bristol, Southend on Sea,
Honiton, Exeter, Plymouth.
There were also retired commercial fishermen, charter boat skippers, and angling guides, Cornwall Councillors, and members from Cornwall IFCA present
When is angling going to be recognised for the huge economic benefits it can generate?
Make all bass line caught-get rid of monofilament nets completely.
A really big thankyou to Malcolm Gilbert for all his work.
New Directory of Angling Related businesses now up and running-see new page. £30 per annum advertising fee.
Anyone fancy a trip across the Pacific? Cornish clubs please advertise as widely as possible
Dear Peter,
I’m an assistant producer at Windfall Films and I’m looking for fishermen and anglers for an exciting new series for Channel 4.
To give you a bit more In this project we will retrace the steps of a famous voyage across the Pacific Ocean in a small replica boat in July this year. There will be a crew of ten on board with various skill sets including at least one fully qualified ocean yacht master. We’d love for a fisherman or anglers to become part of that crew!This is an adventure/survival series in the tone of Channel 4’s The Island and will test successful applicant’s mental and physical endurance to the maximum. It is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to really have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We’d love to get our message and flyer (attached) out to your fishing community in any way we can, and if you could post on social media or point me in the direction of larger than life characters who would be good for this that would be a great help too.
Is this something you might be able to help with?
Kind regards,Ben Phethean
Assistant Producer
Dear Peter,
I’m an assistant producer at Windfall Films and I’m looking for fishermen and anglers for an exciting new series for Channel 4.
To give you a bit more In this project we will retrace the steps of a famous voyage across the Pacific Ocean in a small replica boat in July this year. There will be a crew of ten on board with various skill sets including at least one fully qualified ocean yacht master. We’d love for a fisherman or anglers to become part of that crew!This is an adventure/survival series in the tone of Channel 4’s The Island and will test successful applicant’s mental and physical endurance to the maximum. It is a fantastic opportunity for the right person to really have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We’d love to get our message and flyer (attached) out to your fishing community in any way we can, and if you could post on social media or point me in the direction of larger than life characters who would be good for this that would be a great help too.
Is this something you might be able to help with?
Kind regards,Ben Phethean
Assistant Producer
Please click the link below to sign the petition to save our sharks and rays from extinction. Apparently 40% of sharks and rays are literally in danger of disappearing altogether.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/en-gb/103/131/175/tell-the-eu-to-protect-marine-life/?z00m=27487878&redirectID=1972211188
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/en-gb/103/131/175/tell-the-eu-to-protect-marine-life/?z00m=27487878&redirectID=1972211188
January shore results just published. Thanks to Simon Toms who for the time being will also be recorder for the boat fish as well. Any volunteers to take over as Boat Recorder?
Two of the top three fish in January for Chris Phillips of Grenville SAC
Cod 8-4 and flounder 3-1-4
Cod 8-4 and flounder 3-1-4
Great to know they're there but hope none of you need them this year
We need your help - urge your MP to speak up for bass and recreational sea anglers at Commons debate
The Angling Trust is appealing to members to support the battle to protect bass.Last week, North Cornwall MP and keen angler Scott Mann successfully secured a three-hour backbench debate in the House of Commons to highlight the unfairness of the current measures on recreational sea anglers.We are asking anglers to email their MPs with a link to our latest Fishing Lines briefing on bass and urging them to turn up for the Commons debate at 2.15pm on Thursday, February 11th to support Scott and speak up for angling.
The debate is entitled 'Conservation of sea bass…’ and Scott will be moving the following motion: "This House believes that the recent EU restrictions on recreational bass fishing are unfair and fail to address the real threat to the future viability of UK bass stocks.”
Here's how you can help:
1. Find your MP by clicking here and entering your postcode
2. Send your MP a message urging him to support Scott at the Commons debate and help protect bass. Remember to copy this link http://ow.ly/XWzUD to the Fishing Lines briefing and include it in your message
3. If you wish, you can download a letter we have already prepared here: http://ow.ly/Y0cIL It already contains the link to the Fishing Lines briefing
The Angling Trust and BASS will be supporting Scott in his efforts to highlight the need to create a sustainable recreational bass fishery delivering maximum economic benefit to coastal communities.
Please do all you can to get your MP to help.
The Angling Trust is appealing to members to support the battle to protect bass.Last week, North Cornwall MP and keen angler Scott Mann successfully secured a three-hour backbench debate in the House of Commons to highlight the unfairness of the current measures on recreational sea anglers.We are asking anglers to email their MPs with a link to our latest Fishing Lines briefing on bass and urging them to turn up for the Commons debate at 2.15pm on Thursday, February 11th to support Scott and speak up for angling.
The debate is entitled 'Conservation of sea bass…’ and Scott will be moving the following motion: "This House believes that the recent EU restrictions on recreational bass fishing are unfair and fail to address the real threat to the future viability of UK bass stocks.”
Here's how you can help:
1. Find your MP by clicking here and entering your postcode
2. Send your MP a message urging him to support Scott at the Commons debate and help protect bass. Remember to copy this link http://ow.ly/XWzUD to the Fishing Lines briefing and include it in your message
3. If you wish, you can download a letter we have already prepared here: http://ow.ly/Y0cIL It already contains the link to the Fishing Lines briefing
The Angling Trust and BASS will be supporting Scott in his efforts to highlight the need to create a sustainable recreational bass fishery delivering maximum economic benefit to coastal communities.
Please do all you can to get your MP to help.
All you need to know about the new bass rules
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bass-fishing-catch-limits-closures-and-minimum-size
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/bass-fishing-catch-limits-closures-and-minimum-size
The European Federation Of Sea Anglers is holding it's England Boat Championships out of Penzance May 21st/22nd 2016.
If you think you may be interested there is a link to the EFSA England website below.
There are junior and ladies sections as well.
http://www.efsa-england.com/?p=1451
If you think you may be interested there is a link to the EFSA England website below.
There are junior and ladies sections as well.
http://www.efsa-england.com/?p=1451
The CFSA would like to set up a directory of tackle shops, charter boats and other angling related businesses. The idea would be to create a dedicated page on this website with adverts, including photographs, of those taking part.
The site generates a lot of hits daily, many from people seeking information for holidays etc.
If you would like your business to be included please contact Steve Rodding 01637 860493 email [email protected]
There would be a small charge of £30 per annum with all funds raised being used to boost CFSA competition prizes and hopefully increase participation.
The site generates a lot of hits daily, many from people seeking information for holidays etc.
If you would like your business to be included please contact Steve Rodding 01637 860493 email [email protected]
There would be a small charge of £30 per annum with all funds raised being used to boost CFSA competition prizes and hopefully increase participation.
Minister Under Fire (for talking Rubbish!)
See what the Angling Trust (and Malcolm Gilbert) have to say about our friend George's figures.
http://www.anglingtrust.net/news.asp?section=29§ionTitle=Angling+Trust+News&itemid=2860
Superb Shore summary for 2015 by Simon Toms-have a look-a work of art.
See what the Angling Trust (and Malcolm Gilbert) have to say about our friend George's figures.
http://www.anglingtrust.net/news.asp?section=29§ionTitle=Angling+Trust+News&itemid=2860
Superb Shore summary for 2015 by Simon Toms-have a look-a work of art.
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“CFSA tells the Minister, George Eustice MP that he’s got it WRONG – GROTESQUELY WRONG!”
Please read the letter that has been sent on your behalf
Please read the letter that has been sent on your behalf
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For those of you who fish for bass and would still like to enter your fish into the CFSA please look at the
Fish Recorder's Page.
As no bass can be kept from January to July the CFSA will be accepting bass photographs and measurements.
Full details from Simon Toms on Recorder's Page
Fish Recorder's Page.
As no bass can be kept from January to July the CFSA will be accepting bass photographs and measurements.
Full details from Simon Toms on Recorder's Page
An excellent shore caught whiting of 2lbs 2oz for Warren Chegwidden of Camborne AA
Cornwall open comp. dates in Shockleader and on Open Comps Page (says 2014 in Shockleader, presume Ralph meant 2016!)
Try not to clash please.
CFSA Diary Dates 2016
23rd January - Annual General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 2pm start.
Jan/Feb/March - Recorders Trophy - Shore, best total returns over the three month period
Jan/Feb/March - Recorders Trophy - Boat, best total returns over the three month period
18th March - General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
16th April - Presentation Evening Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
30th September - General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
1st November - Annual General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
Try not to clash please.
CFSA Diary Dates 2016
23rd January - Annual General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 2pm start.
Jan/Feb/March - Recorders Trophy - Shore, best total returns over the three month period
Jan/Feb/March - Recorders Trophy - Boat, best total returns over the three month period
18th March - General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
16th April - Presentation Evening Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
30th September - General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
1st November - Annual General Meeting, St Dennis Working Mans Club, 7.30pm start.
Have you signed the bass petition yet? It is very important. 10,000 sigs. means the Gov't must respond. 100,000 sigs. means a debate in Parliament. Please sign and pass on through facebook, twitter etc.
Thinking of taking up kayak fishing? See for sale page-more used rods and reels as well